improbable — Unlikely to happen or be true. Having very little chance of occurring or being real due to circumstances or logic.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Unlikely to happen or be true. Having very little chance of occurring or being real due to circumstances or logic.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈprɑbəbəl/
Example Sentences
- It's improbable that my cat will start doing my homework.
- The weather forecast says rain is improbable tomorrow.
- It seemed improbable that she would win the lottery twice.
improbable
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈprɑbəbəl/]
Unlikely to happen or be true. Having very little chance of occurring or being real due to circumstances or logic.
Unlikely to happen or be true. Having very little chance of occurring or being real due to circumstances or logic.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin improbabilis, combining 'in-' (not) with 'probabilis' (likely to prove true). The Latin root 'probare' meant 'to test' or 'to prove worthy.'
Breakdown
im- (not) + prob- (to test/prove) + -able (capable of being) = not capable of being proven or likely
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“It's improbable that my cat will start doing my homework.”
“The weather forecast says rain is improbable tomorrow.”
“It seemed improbable that she would win the lottery twice.”
“His improbable excuse about being late because of alien abduction made everyone laugh.”
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